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Pound cake vs. Sweet roll — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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What are the main differences between Pound cake and Sweet roll?

  • Pound cake is richer in Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Vitamin D, yet Sweet roll is richer in Selenium, Vitamin B1, Vitamin E, Manganese, Folate, and Fiber.
  • Sweet roll's daily need coverage for Selenium is 22% higher.
  • Sweet roll contains less Saturated Fat.

We used Cake, pound, commercially prepared, butter (includes fresh and frozen) and Sweet rolls, cinnamon, commercially prepared with raisins types in this comparison.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 5.7% 14% 13% 56% 14% 12% 60% 49% 14% 27%
Magnesium Magnesium Calcium Calcium Potassium Potassium Iron Iron Copper Copper Zinc Zinc Phosphorus Phosphorus Sodium Sodium Manganese Manganese Selenium Selenium 12% 22% 9.8% 60% 29% 16% 33% 40% 39% 93%
Contains more PotassiumPotassium +34.2%
Contains more PhosphorusPhosphorus +84.2%
Contains more MagnesiumMagnesium +112.5%
Contains more CalciumCalcium +53.2%
Contains more CopperCopper +109.5%
Contains more ZincZinc +37.2%
Contains less SodiumSodium -19.4%
Contains more ManganeseManganese +172.7%
Contains more SeleniumSelenium +240%
~equal in Iron ~1.6mg

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 0% 14% 13% 24% 43% 57% 30% 29% 8.3% 45% 4.3% 32% 36%
Vitamin C Vit. C Vitamin A Vit. A Vitamin E Vit. E Vitamin D Vit. D Vitamin B1 Vit. B1 Vitamin B2 Vit. B2 Vitamin B3 Vit. B3 Vitamin B5 Vit. B5 Vitamin B6 Vit. B6 Vitamin B12 Vit. B12 Vitamin K Vit. K Folate Folate Choline Choline 6.7% 13% 40% 0% 81% 61% 45% 24% 25% 18% 11% 54% 23%
Contains more Vitamin AVitamin A +12.6%
Contains more Vitamin DVitamin D +∞%
Contains more Vitamin B5Vitamin B5 +19.5%
Contains more Vitamin B12Vitamin B12 +157.1%
Contains more CholineCholine +58.8%
Contains more Vitamin CVitamin C +∞%
Contains more Vitamin EVitamin E +206.2%
Contains more Vitamin B1Vitamin B1 +87.3%
Contains more Vitamin B3Vitamin B3 +47.6%
Contains more Vitamin B6Vitamin B6 +197.2%
Contains more Vitamin KVitamin K +158.8%
Contains more FolateFolate +71.4%
~equal in Vitamin B2 ~0.265mg

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
5% 14% 54% 26%
Protein: 5 g
Fats: 13.96 g
Carbs: 53.64 g
Water: 25.87 g
Other: 1.53 g
6% 16% 51% 25% 2%
Protein: 6.2 g
Fats: 16.4 g
Carbs: 50.9 g
Water: 24.8 g
Other: 1.7 g
Contains more ProteinProtein +24%
Contains more FatsFats +17.5%
Contains more OtherOther +11.1%
~equal in Carbs ~50.9g
~equal in Water ~24.8g

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
43% 27% 30%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 4.811 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 3.02 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 3.419 g
20% 31% 49%
Saturated Fat: Sat. Fat 3.079 g
Monounsaturated Fat: Mono. Fat 4.797 g
Polyunsaturated fat: Poly. Fat 7.473 g
Contains less Sat. FatSaturated Fat -36%
Contains more Mono. FatMonounsaturated Fat +58.8%
Contains more Poly. FatPolyunsaturated fat +118.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Pound cake Sweet roll
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Lower in price Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Pound cake Sweet roll Opinion
Calories 353kcal 372kcal Sweet roll
Protein 5g 6.2g Sweet roll
Fats 13.96g 16.4g Sweet roll
Vitamin C 0mg 2mg Sweet roll
Net carbs 53.04g 48.5g Pound cake
Carbs 53.64g 50.9g Pound cake
Cholesterol 66mg 66mg
Vitamin D 34IU 0IU Pound cake
Magnesium 8mg 17mg Sweet roll
Calcium 47mg 72mg Sweet roll
Potassium 149mg 111mg Pound cake
Iron 1.48mg 1.6mg Sweet roll
Sugar 33.36g 31.73g Sweet roll
Fiber 0.6g 2.4g Sweet roll
Copper 0.042mg 0.088mg Sweet roll
Zinc 0.43mg 0.59mg Sweet roll
Starch 17.36g Pound cake
Phosphorus 140mg 76mg Pound cake
Sodium 377mg 304mg Sweet roll
Vitamin A 241IU 214IU Pound cake
Vitamin A 70µg 62µg Pound cake
Vitamin E 0.65mg 1.99mg Sweet roll
Vitamin D 0.8µg 0µg Pound cake
Manganese 0.11mg 0.3mg Sweet roll
Selenium 5µg 17µg Sweet roll
Vitamin B1 0.173mg 0.324mg Sweet roll
Vitamin B2 0.249mg 0.265mg Sweet roll
Vitamin B3 1.615mg 2.384mg Sweet roll
Vitamin B5 0.485mg 0.406mg Pound cake
Vitamin B6 0.036mg 0.107mg Sweet roll
Vitamin B12 0.36µg 0.14µg Pound cake
Vitamin K 1.7µg 4.4µg Sweet roll
Folate 42µg 72µg Sweet roll
Trans Fat 0.192g Sweet roll
Choline 65.6mg 41.3mg Pound cake
Saturated Fat 4.811g 3.079g Sweet roll
Monounsaturated Fat 3.02g 4.797g Sweet roll
Polyunsaturated fat 3.419g 7.473g Sweet roll
Tryptophan 0.041mg 0.074mg Sweet roll
Threonine 153mg 0.211mg Pound cake
Isoleucine 0.204mg 0.259mg Sweet roll
Leucine 0.397mg 0.458mg Sweet roll
Lysine 0.198mg 0.243mg Sweet roll
Methionine 0.117mg 0.117mg
Phenylalanine 0.239mg 0.3mg Sweet roll
Valine 0.249mg 0.291mg Sweet roll
Histidine 0.117mg 0.145mg Sweet roll
Fructose 0.33g Pound cake
Omega-3 - EPA 0.001g 0g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DHA 0.007g 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-3 - ALA 0.372g Pound cake
Omega-3 - DPA 0.005g 0g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Gamma-linoleic acid 0.015g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Dihomo-gamma-linoleic acid 0.008g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Eicosadienoic acid 0.004g Pound cake
Omega-6 - Linoleic acid 2.895g Pound cake

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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ok
is better in case of low diet
Pound cake Sweet roll
Low Calories diet ok
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
31%
Sweet roll
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
26%
Pound cake
35%
Sweet roll

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in Sugar (difference - 1.63g)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll contains less Sodium (difference - 73mg)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 1.732g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is lower in glycemic index (difference - 14)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Sweet roll
Sweet roll is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (66 mg)
Which food is cheaper?
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The foods are relatively equal in price ($)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Pound cake - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/172704/nutrients
  2. Sweet roll - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/175034/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.